Payment Integrity Data Analyst: Invoices & Savings

Louisiana Blue; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Blue is seeking an experienced payment integrity analyst to provide advanced financial analysis, data reconciliation, and performance monitoring. You will validate payments, vendor invoices, and cost containment initiatives while delivering actionable insights.

The role requires strong Excel skills, SQL knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 years substituted for degree
• 2 years healthcare industry experience in financial analysis, payment integrity, or reimbursement analysis
• 1 year of experience solving complex business, financial, or clinical problems through data analysis
• Experience performing financial reconciliations involving payments, invoices, billing activity, and GL transactions
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting findings to leadership
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze, interpret, reconcile, and summarize large volumes of financial and operational data
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile Payment Integrity program payments, billings, vendor invoices, and related financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Validate vendor invoices and payments against contractual terms, expected savings, and program performance metrics
• Perform financial analysis, variance reporting, cost savings validation, and performance monitoring for Payment Integrity initiatives
• Identify discrepancies, conduct root cause analyses, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes
• Develop methodologies, reports, and data-driven recommendations that support operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and strategic decision-making
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Payment Integrity financial and operational data while supporting audit, compliance, and cross-functional initiatives

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Data reporting

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Louisiana Blue is seeking an experienced payment integrity analyst to provide advanced financial analysis, data reconciliation, and performance monitoring. You will validate payments, vendor invoices, and cost containment initiatives while delivering actionable insights.

The role requires strong Excel skills, SQL knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.